262 Quotes by Adam Ereli

Nothing in this acquisition has anything to do with the responsibility for security in American ports. That remains very firmly in the hands of the Department of Homeland Security. What we're talking about is the management of some port operations.

There was a security consideration. If they can take over and they can move to intercept and otherwise disrupt those who are bent on attacking the transfer of sovereignty, then that's one more blow against the terrorists.

I would characterize it as something that we wish were not taking place, but see it in the context of ongoing attacks and failure to address the security problem.

We will urge the government of Azerbaijan to take immediate investigations into these irregularities and fraud, consistent with Azerbaijan's laws, institutions and election legislation. We will also make the point that all protests and demonstrations need to be peaceful, legal. All parties should refrain from violence.

I have heard discussed indications that when compared against previous election periods, the targeting and attacks against participants and elements connected to the election is not as high.

The needs are great, and there are ways to do this, to ensure that those needs are met.

We will urge the government of Azerbaijan to make immediate investigations into these irregularities and fraud, consistent with Azerbaijan's laws, institutions and election legislation.

Given that rate of abstention, plus expressions of concern by prominent Venezuelans, we would see that this reflects a broad lack of confidence in the impartiality and transparency of the electoral process.

Any use of force or violence against peaceful demonstrators will be met with a strong response from the international community.